Best MCA Colleges in Mysore: Admissions 2026, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary

There are 18 colleges in Mysore where students can study MCA courses. This includes 9 private, 1 semi-private, and 3 government colleges where students can study. Students can get admission to these colleges based on entrance exams like: Karnataka PGCET, KCET, KMAT, etc.

Some of the most popular MCA colleges among students are Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, University of Mysore, JSS Science and Technology University, Maharaja Institute of Technology, etc. Admission to these colleges is based on merit or the scores in various entrance exams.

Yes, of course! 

Students who wish to pursue MCA from colleges in Mysore, should glance at the table given below for some information and statistics.

Particulars	Details
No. of MCA Colleges in Mysore	18 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 1 college INR 1-2 Lakh: 7 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 1 college INR 3-5 Lakh: 1 college
Top  MCA Colleges in Mysore	Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, University of Mysore, JSS Science and Technology University, Maharaja Institute of Technology, etc.
Top MCA Specializations	Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Merit-Based or Karnataka PGCET, KCET, KMAT, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, MCA is a good career option for candidates who have completed BCA. Candidates may get great employment options with top IT companies and MNCs by pursuing an MCA degree. MCA is also a good option for those who wish to enter into the field of academics and teach in schools and colleges. MCA graduates develop the required skills which helps them in earning a good salary. They can also work in a respectable job of maintaining critical infrastructure of important private and government organisations.

Mysore University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited with A Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The University of Mysore has also been ranked 44 in the University category and 71 in the Overall category by NIRF ranking 2023. The university, through its around 228 affiliated colleges and 85 PG departments, offers UG, PG Diploma PG Diploma and Certificate courses to the students. Some of the names of the top recruiters who visited the campus for placements include Infosys, TCS, Wipro, IBM, EY, HCL, etc.

Most colleges in Mysore admit students based on the scores in entrance exams. The Karnataka PGCET is among the most widely accepted exams for MCA colleges in Mysore. 

Here are some details about Karnataka PGCET and other popular exams:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
Karnataka PGCET	June 22, 2025	Karnataka PGCET Schedule	Karnataka PGCET Syllabus
KCET	April 16 & 17, 2025	KCET Schedule	KCET Syllabus
KMAT	September 2025 (Tentative)	KMAT Schedule	KMAT Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, there are 3 government MCA colleges in Mysore. Some of the best MCA government colleges in Mysore have been listed below, along with their course fees.

College Name	Average Fees
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh
University of Mysore Admission	INR 40,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, there are plenty of private MCA colleges in Mysore where students may take admission. Some of the best MCA private colleges in Mysore have been listed below, along with their course fees.

College Name	Average Fees
JSS Science and Technology University Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh
JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh
Maharaja Institute of Technology Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Eligibility Of the Master of Computer Applications [M.C.A.] Graduation in any stream is the basic eligibility for MCA. The eligibility for qualifying marks in graduation differs from institute to institute. Most of the institutes require 45 to 50 % aggregate in the qualifying exam for taking admission. Reserved categories get some relaxation in aggregate percentage. Apart from this, there is another prerequisite for taking admission to an MCA degree: one must have studied Mathematics in Class 12 as a compulsory subject. 

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For COMEDK Round 2 cutoff 2023, the opening rank was 36447 and closing rank was 76562 for the general category candidates under All India quota. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to Civil Engineering in JSS Science and Technology University is based on the scores obtained in the COMEDK entrance exam. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Students can use the table given below to calculate the ROI of pursuing an MCA degree from colleges in Mysore:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
The National Institute of Engineering MCA	INR 1.77 Lakh	INR 6.7 LPA
JSS Science and Technology University MCA	INR 1.17 Lakh	INR 6.5 LPA
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering MCA	INR 1.17 Lakh	INR 5.5 LPA
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences MCA	INR 2.3 Lakh-4.73 Lakh	INR 4.22-4.83 LPA
University of Mysore MCA	INR 40,000	INR 3.75 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The top recruiting companies for MCA colleges in Mysore include Accenture, Google, IBM, MU Sigma, PwC, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Nestle, ITC, Larsen and Toubro,  Myntra,  Microsoft, Amazon, Bosch, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, etc.

There are many MCA specializations that students can pursue at various MCA colleges in Mysore. Some details about these specializations are given below:

Specialization	No. of Colleges
Cybersecurity	1 college
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	1 college
Networking, Hardware & Security	1 college

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Some of the most popular entrance exams for admission to the MCA colleges in Karnataka are given below and students can take a look at some details in the table below:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
KMAT PGCET	June 22, 2025	Karnataka PGCET Schedule	KCET PGCET Syllabus
KCET	April 16 & 17, 2025	KCET Schedule	KCET Syllabus
KMAT	September 2025 (Tentative)	KMAT Schedule	KMAT Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Sure! Take  a look at the table given below to learn more about the MCA colleges in Karnataka:

Particulars	Details
Number of MCA Colleges in Karnataka	227 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 12 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 49 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 13 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 38 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 13 colleges
Top  MCA Colleges in Karnataka	Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Kristu Jayanti College, Presidency College, Mount Carmel College, etc.
Top MCA Specializations	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Networking, Hardware & Security, Big Data & Analytics, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, and KCET, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Kristu Jayanti College, Presidency College, Mount Carmel College, etc., are among the most popular colleges in Karnataka. Students can study MCA courses at these colleges in Karnataka.

There are more than 220+ MCA colleges in Karnataka. This includes 147 private and 24 government colleges. Students can study at these colleges after getting admission based on entrance exams like Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, and KCET, etc.

Yes you can. Courses like BSc/BTech and more relevant courses are accepted. Bridge courses may be required if your background isn't in IT/ CS. Main requirement is to study maths in class 12.

Yes, MCA is available at NIE North Campus Mysore. This programme is offered for a two-year duration, divided into four semesters. This postgraduate programme, helps students gain a deeper understanding of Computer Applications and related fields. Moreover, admission to MCA at NIE, North Campus, is made based on merit obtained in Karnataka PGCET. Students can apply for the preferred course by visiting the official website of the institute.

The overall seats available across all courses offered by Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore is up to 1086. Good thing to know is that Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like AICTE.

As per information available, Institute offers (aprx) INR 350,000 median salary to their students for MBA/PGDM course during placements.

B.N Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences has been rated 4.5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Maharaja Institute of Technology, Thandavapura has been rated 3.3 on Infrastructure parameter.